Best Michigan Estate Settlement Guide for Out-of-State Executors
Managing a Michigan estate from another state? The deadlines, forms, and county-specific procedures you need to know — and the guide that puts them in one place.
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How to Settle an Estate in Michigan Without a Lawyer
A step-by-step overview of settling a Michigan estate without hiring a probate attorney — when it works, when it doesn't, and what you need to get it right.
Michigan Estate Settlement Guide vs. Probate Attorney — Which Do You Need?
Compare a Michigan estate settlement guide to hiring a probate attorney. When each makes sense, what each costs, and how to decide for your situation.
Best Michigan Estate Settlement Guide for Surviving Spouses
Surviving spouses in Michigan have up to $86,000 in statutory protections most families never claim. What to look for in an estate settlement guide — and how to protect what's yours.
Alternatives to Hiring a Michigan Probate Attorney for Estate Settlement
Five alternatives to a Michigan probate attorney — from free SCAO forms to state-specific guides. What each costs, where each falls short, and which fits your situation.
Enhanced Life Estate Deed in Michigan: How Lady Bird Deeds Work After Death
Michigan's Enhanced Life Estate Deed (Lady Bird Deed) lets property bypass probate entirely. Here's how it works after a death, including property tax and Medicaid implications.
Michigan Small Estate Affidavit, TR-40 Forms, and Probate Inventory: A 2026 Guide
Michigan's small estate procedures let families skip full probate. Here's how the Transfer by Affidavit, Petition for Assignment, TR-40 vehicle forms, and probate inventory work in 2026.
Michigan Property Transfer Affidavit (Form 2766): What It Is and When to File
Michigan Form 2766 must be filed within 45 days of any property transfer, including death. Miss the deadline and you owe $5/day. Here's how to do it right.
Letters of Authority in Michigan: What They Are and How to Get Them
Michigan Letters of Authority are the court document that gives a Personal Representative legal power to manage a probate estate. Here's how to obtain them and what they allow.
Michigan Survivor Benefits: What Families Are Entitled to After a Death
Michigan survivor benefits include statutory estate allowances, Social Security, pension death benefits, and workers' comp. Here's what you can claim and how to do it.
Michigan Probate Court: How the Process Works Under EPIC
Michigan probate is governed by EPIC—the Estates and Protected Individuals Code. Here's how the process works, what forms are required, and what it costs in 2026.
Michigan Intestate Succession: Who Inherits When There's No Will
If someone dies without a will in Michigan, state law decides who inherits. Here's exactly how Michigan intestate succession works in 2026, including the surviving spouse's share.
Michigan Estate Tax and Inheritance Tax: What Families Actually Owe in 2026
Michigan has no state estate tax or inheritance tax in 2026. Here's what that means for heirs—and what federal obligations still apply after a Michigan death.
Michigan Burial Assistance Programs: Financial Help When Funeral Costs Are a Crisis
Michigan offers burial assistance through county social services and state programs. Here's who qualifies, how to apply, and what the programs actually cover in 2026.